Chain Lake Street over Christiana Creek
FairCass County, Michigan · 3 MI E of M-62 · Structure no. 000000000001450
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chain Lake Street over Christiana Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chain Lake Street over Christiana Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chain Lake Street over Christiana Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chain Lake Street over Christiana Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Chain Lake Street over Christiana Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chain Lake Street over Christiana Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Chain Lake Street over Christiana Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.